Gates Demands Action on Marineland Whales

Friday, 26 September 2025 17:57

By Geoff Waterfield

He wants them safely moved, and the park repurposed

Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates is demanding the provincial government act to make sure remaining whales at Marineland are moved to safe homes.

He also wants the park repurposed without animals to protect jobs.

Yesterday, Premier Doug Ford said he felt sorry for these whales held in one acre of water. "And it's unfortunate the two owners passed away, and left it in trust with a lawyer, and, this is my guess, but the money is going to run out. I'm hearing it's costing a million dollars a month to feed these whales."

Marineland has applied to the federal government for export permits, 19 whales have died since 2019.

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Gates Demands Action on Marineland Whales

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